From Pax Ottomana to Pax Persica, and everything bloody in between

ENAR

While 2017 began with promises that Lebanon was entering a new era, the year ended with proof that our political culture has not advanced a millimeter in hundreds of years. This land is still ruled through entitlements. Wannabe regional  supreme leaders choose our politicians, and in return, they demand veneration and tribute from appointees. We’re still ruled by entitled princes who care only about protecting their own power and wealth, while they extort citizens to the bone. No wonder Jerusalem was recognized as the capital of Israel by US President Trump. Arab leaders did not want it enough, they only politicized the Palestinian cause to keep their citizens quiet without making any attempts to defend the holy city. Who can blame them? They are all manipulated and appointed themselves. Certain leaders love putting on a show of dedication, when behind the curtains lurks the truth of their hidden agendas. Jerusalem